The group had a sumptuous banquet.
Duchess Olivia's heart ached for the prime minister, whose workload had increased exponentially due to the launch of Operation Westward. After greeting Her Majesty the Queen, she ran out to help her old father deal with government affairs.
As for the others, some worked overtime, some studied, and some cultivated.
Only the two monarchs, Elvin and Levina, walked into the exquisitely decorated small side hall of White Swan Castle together.
Gulp … Gulp …
Elvin skillfully brewed this year's new tea as he organized the grand blueprint that inspired him in his mind.
There have been too many things happening during this period of time. If it weren't for the bankers' little tricks reminding me, I would've almost forgotten about this good deal.
As long as the two of us are in agreement and get the allies to follow up, it shouldn't be difficult to complete this cost-free but profitable business.
Elvin had long decided on the policy of "crossing the river by touching the evil gods." He paid close attention to everything that happened within the other party's sphere of influence.
The news of the Lowland Republic issuing paper money due to the shortage of precious metal currency was immediately sent back.
As for how to scheme against the bankers, that could be discussed later, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity had already been placed in front of him and Levina.
As Elvin spoke, he realized that there was no movement from the other side. He looked up and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"I say … Why are you so far away from me? Don't tell me there's no trust between people? "
With her long legs crossed, Levina, who was sitting far away on the other side of the small side hall, stared at Elvin with a pair of beautiful lake-green eyes and nodded vigorously.
"Yes, yes!"
She added in her heart, 'Especially when you mention money to me.'
Elvin picked up his tea and slowly took a sip before leisurely saying, "Heh.
This time, it's not to make you spend money, but to make money. And it's to make a lot of money! "
Levina's expression turned solemn as she gently put down her crossed legs. There was a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
"A lot of money? How much money? "
Now that the 'Tulip Alliance' had established its position as the overlord, it was no longer the same struggling organization that had tightened its belt to catch up to Shilius in the past few years.
Even if the wealth from the successful robbery of the Treasure Fleet was presented to her, the queen who had been living a comfortable life would not be moved at all.
Elvin gave her a mysterious smile.
"Is it enough to loot the entire world?"
With a flash of her skirt, Levina was already sitting in front of Elvin with a burst of fragrance. She straightened her back like a primary school student.
"Okay!"
Elvin was speechless.
"Just now, [Faceless Man] sent a message …"
After listening to Elvin's explanation of the actions of the bankers and their intentions, Rivenna's expression gradually turned solemn. She said thoughtfully,
"So … Are we going to learn from them?"
Levina also agreed that issuing paper money would be a big trend in the future.
This was because the amount of currency had to correspond to the goods.
However, as the steam engine industrial revolution continued to advance, the total economic volume of the human world gradually increased exponentially. At this time, the reserves of gold and silver might not be able to meet the needs of economic life.
After all, the precious metals in the world were limited, but the industrial products in human economic activities, the growth in the scale and frequency of transactions was infinite.
If all transactions had to use precious metals as a medium, then one day, many transactions would not be able to be carried out.
Moreover …
A long time ago, various countries had discovered that because of the widespread phenomenon of "bad money expelling good money" in precious metal currencies, the coins that were worth enough were secretly collected by people. Most of the precious metal currencies circulating on the market were not worth enough.
In the end, it seriously affected economic life, causing deflation and a vicious cycle.
But paper money was different.
It had national credit and legal binding force, and its value was widely recognized. It was easy to trade and carry, and the government could print and distribute it according to needs.
Replacing precious metals should be a historical necessity.
However, like the Lowland Republic …
Levina's expression was a little strange.
The establishment of a private central bank, the government borrowed money from the bankers in the form of national debt, paid high interest, and made the entire country work for the bankers. It was simply ridiculous!
Even if ordinary citizens couldn't understand the mystery, only the bankers were the real rulers of the country. This kind of ridiculous situation would only happen if the bankers were the real rulers of the country.
Seeing that Levina had realized the key to the problem, Elvin poured her another cup of tea and revealed his grand plan with a smile.
"Yes and no. Paper money does need to be introduced, but it can't only rely on the government's credit. It needs to continue to be bound to precious metals like gold notes.
For the time being, let's call this tulip currency the 'gold pound'. "
The currency backed by gold and silver was not a "debt currency" that "overdrafts the future", but an "honest currency" based on the results of people's hard work.
There was no need to fight at all. When the stuff launched by the "Lowland Republic" met "honest money," there would be no other possibility other than being utterly defeated.
However, Elvin's key point was not only that. He stared into Levina's eyes and slowly said a word.
"I don't know if you have any concept of the term 'international currency'?"
"International currency? Gold and silver? "
As the name implied, compared to the currency circulating in the country, "international currency" was recognized by all countries for international trade and international payments.
With the formation of a new world structure, the transportation conditions became more convenient, and international exchanges became more frequent. The birth of an "international currency" for international settlement was more and more necessary.
Seeing that Levina was still unclear about the key behind it, Elvin did not keep her in suspense and directly explained.
"What I mean is to use our paper 'gold pounds' to link gold and silver to make this sovereign currency into an international currency, so that all countries in the world can use 'gold pounds' to settle international trade!"
Now, the "Tulip Alliance" was the strongest national union in the entire material world. Through several successive wars, they established their position as the "Hegemon of the Sea" and had a well-honed navy.
The peak Tier 4 Transcendents below demigod were not weaker than any country's forces.
They also had the world's largest territory and colonies, more than half of the northern part of the New World, less than half of the Southern Continent, the entire Peacock Archipelago … They created a huge raw material supplier and dumping market.
After taking the lead in completing the steam industrial revolution, they had the most abundant industrial products, and any goods that countries needed could be bought from them.
Military, economic, and credit went hand in hand, clearing all obstacles for the "international currency".
Of course.
If they wanted to truly become an "international currency", they had to let the "gold pounds" circulate widely, like the lowlands' economic output, and make the world rely on the "gold pounds".
When the time came, it was possible that 60% or more of the currency would be circulated abroad.
Just the financial processing fees and service fees alone would give the "Tulip Alliance" a huge advantage in the global resource distribution.
And the most ruthless move was to impose a "coinage tax" on the world!
The difference between the actual cost of minting currency and the currency's apparent value was the income of the minter. This income obtained by the minter was called "coinage tax".
Under the paper currency system, the monetary authority issued the currency and received all the income!
When the time came, all the countries in the world could only curse: "Motherf * cker", and have no choice but to continue using gold pounds to settle accounts, using their own labor to add bricks and tiles to the Tulip Alliance.
"It can actually be played like this?"
Levina's expression gradually became sluggish, her slender jade-like hand holding her porcelain teacup did not move for a long time.
Elvin smiled, picked up his teacup and clinked it with hers.
"Civilized people like us who have washed our feet ashore disdain to do things like fighting and killing. Civilized people naturally have civilized ways, putting away the pirate flag and elegantly … ransacking the world."
Levina subconsciously drank a mouthful of cold tea, but it was as if she had drunk a mouthful of strong wine. Her face was flushed, and she was so excited that she was a little tipsy.
"Then …"
She leaned forward slightly, lowered her voice, and whispered in Elvin's ear for a while, completely completing the plan to split the loot. The two of them hooked their arms around each other's shoulders, and could not help but laugh.
Unknowingly.
These two were thoroughly young monarchs in the world. They had grown to the extent that a slight sneeze could set off a violent storm in the world.
And this was a level 12 storm that was destined to affect the world for decades to a century!
In addition.
The "international currency" plan was not only for the continued economic growth and the collection of taxes on the world, but also to firmly lock the ambitions of the bankers.
As long as this "international currency" linked to gold and silver existed for a day, they could not quickly reap wealth through large-scale artificial financial crises.
The invisible government of "money power" had been completely legalized by the bankers, and Elvin knew what they wanted to do at a glance.
With the continuous development of finance, capital would be more inclined to the short-term financial speculation market, and no longer invest in the down-to-earth real economy.
And "inflation" was one of the most powerful weapons in the hands of capital.
Using this method, the government could secretly and imperceptibly confiscate the wealth of the people, and it was difficult for one in a million people to discover this theft.
But the government that carried out this function was not the "elected" government, but the hereditary "Eye of Wealth".
When the "gold pound" became popular.
Financial games? You've never been able to create anything of value. You're better off working hard for me in this industry!
Then, Levina suddenly thought of a problem and gradually stopped laughing.
"Then with the further development of the economy, there will be a day when precious metals will not be enough, causing serious deflation. There will also be people exchanging gold and silver on a large scale. What should we do then?"
Then suddenly, like a real girl, she cutely stuck out the tip of her pink tongue and gave an answer.
"Renege? Hahaha … "
Of course, the "gold and silver standard" also had inherent limitations. Although precious metals were temporarily enough, the total amount was limited, and the speed of increase would gradually not be able to keep up with the growth rate of goods after the completion of the "steam industrial revolution".
This was obviously not a perfect system that could be done once and for all.
Pa-!
A flash of blue and white lightning bloomed from Elvin's fingertips as he said calmly, "That's right.
"The hermit has his own brilliant plan. It's nothing more than a change in the anchor of the currency.
With the advancement of the "electrical industry", the world needs more than just gold. "
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